Misc.
Write down one potential penalty you may face if you are charged with an MIP (minor in possession of alcohol, nicotine/tobacco products, cannabis, or any illegal drug)
From the WA Attorney General: "The Washington State MIP law states that anyone under the age of 21 in possession of alcohol, or any illegal drug, is breaking the law. An MIP charge can be given even if the person is not drinking or does not possess an illegal substance. Possession is defined as having alcohol anywhere around you. The first offense could lead to having your license revoked until the age of 17, or for at least one year. A second offense could result in having your driver's license revoked until age 18, or for at least two years. Remember, this can happen even if you are not drinking. A friend's six-pack found under the seat could lead you to lose your driving privileges."
The legal BAC limit for people who are 21 and older in the US
What is 0.08%?
This cannabinoid is responsible for making you feel high
What is THC?
(Tetrahydrocannabinol)
Nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, meth, and Adderall all belong to this drug category.
What are stimulants?
The addictive chemical found in tobacco products and vapes
What is nicotine?
Needing increasing amounts of a substance to feel its effects
What is tolerance?
The legal BAC limit for people under 21 in WA state
What is 0.02%?
(Even having one alcoholic drink puts you at or above this BAC limit)
The limit isn't 0% to account for trace amounts of alcohol that may be consumed through medications (like cough syrup), mouthwash, or religious services (like communion)
When THC affects this area of the brain, it can cause impaired judgement and decision-making
What is the prefrontal cortex / frontal lobe?
Alcohol, benzodiazepines (like Xanax), barbiturates, and sedatives (like Ambien) all belong to this drug category
What are depressants?
The average vape pod is equivalent to this number of cigarettes
What is 20-30 cigarettes?
(depends on the brand)
This medication can be given to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (brand names are Narcan & Evzio)?
This organ filters alcohol OUT of our bloodstream
What is the liver?
Cannabis use (both short term and long term) can impair the functioning of the cerebellum which is responsible for...
What are coordination, balance, muscle memory, and motor control?
This category of drugs causes the user to have sensations (sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste) that are not really happening.
What are hallucinogens / Psychedelics?
Studies conducted on the contents of vape aerosols (what you inhale) detected this toxic metal in 50%-95% of its samples, which can cause brain and nervous system damage.
What is lead?
(According to John Hopkins University studies, nearly 50% of aerosol samples had lead levels exceeding EPA safety limits.)
A compulsive, chronic, mental, and/or physical need for a habit forming substance, activity, or behavior. The use of these habit forming substances, activities, or behaviors harm your health and typically cause withdrawal symptoms when use is stopped or delayed.
What is addiction / dependence / substance use disorder?
Drinking too much alcohol too quickly can lead to this life-threatening condition, which can cause seizures, trouble staying conscious, vomiting, slowed heart rate and breathing rate. If left untreated, it can be fatal.
What is alcohol poisoning?
Cannabis use among teens has been linked to a myriad of brain development issues, including impaired memory and ability to learn. This is because cannabis use can shrink this part of the brain by up to 12%!
What is the hippocampus?
This category of drugs can be prescribed (Vicodin, OxyContin, codeine) or used in medical settings (fentanyl, morphine) to relieve pain.
Heroin also belongs to this group, as it is an illegal drug made from morphine.
What are Opioids / Narcotics?
Vaping is linked to an increased risk of developing these diseases and disorders
(there are multiple answers, you can name one)
What is dementia, cancers (lung, mouth, leukemia, thyroid, skin), mood disorders, EVALI (e-cig, vaping associated lung injury), popcorn lung, lipoid pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, addiction, cardiovascular disease, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), collapsed lung, tooth decay, anxiety, depression, neurological deficits?
The use of a substance in a harmful way that impacts a person’s physical health, mental well-being, relationships, or daily functioning, and is often linked to addiction or dependency
What is substance abuse / drug abuse
Name one long term effect alcohol abuse can have on the brain
brain damage that causes problems with decision making, emotional regulation, memory, ability to learn, sleep, attention span
shrinks the size of neurons in the brain
increased risk of mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, addiction/dependence
THC is detectable for up to 90 days in this part of your body
What are HAIR FOLLICLES?
Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome (SSDS) accounts for over 50% of deaths among users of this category of drugs, where the chemicals beings used cause the heart to become sensitive to adrenaline. A sudden adrenaline spike (from fear or exercise) can then cause cardiac arrest. 22% of victims of SSDS are first time users.
What are Inhalants?
(breathable substances (often household products like paint thinner, aerosol sprays, or gasoline) that users "huff" to get high)
Many vapes contain e-liquid that, when heated, produces this toxic chemical that is also found in embalming fluid (used to preserve the tissue in animals for dissections & dead individuals for funeral viewings)
What is formaldehyde?